by Attorney Sean Maloney | May 20, 2026 | Courts & Legal, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear
In the recently published decision of United States v. Alsenat (2026), the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction involving Machine Gun Conversion Devices (MCDs), specifically “Glock switches,” by categorizing them as “unprotected...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | May 20, 2026 | Beginners 101, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General, True Stories
By Sean Maloney, Attorney and Second Call Defense Advocate | Member Alert A real incident involving a Second Call Defense member reveals a terrifying new scam targeting families of the arrested — and why having an advocate in your corner makes all the difference in...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | May 6, 2026 | Courts & Legal, Concealed Carry, Facts & Fiction, Featured Stories, General
The Supreme Court is currently in the midst of releasing, or is poised to release, a series of decisions that will directly shape the future of the Second Amendment and the practical scope of the right to keep and bear arms. Rulings on the shadow docket, in the orders...
by Attorney Sean Maloney | Apr 30, 2026 | Featured Stories, Courts & Legal, General
The 2025–2026 Supreme Court term marks a decisive juncture in the post-Bruen era. While administrative agencies and state legislatures have sought to circumvent the High Court’s mandates through regulatory firearm “lawfare,” the current docket presents a...
by Second Call Defense | Apr 21, 2026 | CCW Tips, Concealed Carry, Featured Stories, General, Guns & Gear, Self Defense
When Less is More – Shorter Shells, More Rounds. But Are Mini Shells Right for Home Defense? Shotguns have long been valued for their versatility, power, and reliability. For over a century, the standard 2¾-inch, 12-gauge shell has dominated the landscape, with 3-inch...
by Second Call Defense | Apr 8, 2026 | True Stories, Featured Stories, General, Self Defense
Judge Cuts Bond in Myrtle Beach Shooting Case but Imposes Strict Release Conditions A 19-year-old charged in a 2025 Myrtle Beach shooting is seeking immunity under South Carolina’s “stand your ground” law, while also receiving a significantly reduced bond under strict...
